WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which of the following factors caused the greatest racial cleavage in India before the foundation of the Indian National Congress?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The Ilbert Bill Controversy
  2. The reductions of age for entry to the Civil Services
  3. The Arms Act of 1878
  4. The Vernacular Press Act

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The Ilbert Bill Controversy

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) The Ilbert Bill Controversy šŸ“š Explanation: The Ilbert Bill (1883) wanted to allow Indian judges to try Europeans in court, which led to a racist protest by British officials. This event deeply hurt the pride of educated Indians. The successful European opposition showed Indians that they needed their own national political body. This anger was a major reason for the founding of the INC two years later.